Director, Finance - Corporate Initiatives

Cardinal Health•Dublin, OH

About The Position

What Financial Management contributes to Cardinal Health Corporate Finance is responsible for leadership, direction, and expertise in the development of business strategy, strategic management disciplines and business analytics that support the company's mission vision and valuation objectives through enterprise value creation initiatives, in close collaboration with business leaders. Job Summary The Director, Finance – Corporate Initiatives will be a key member of the team, focusing on enterprise and segment strategic and value creation initiatives. This includes working extensively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, while supporting business and executive leadership in planning and execution. As part of a highly visible and impactful team, the Director will have demonstrated experience flourishing in rapidly evolving environments and possess exceptional analytical and relationship building skills.

Requirements

12+ years of experience preferred
6+ years of management experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
Manages an organizational budget
Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
Assists in the development of functional strategy
Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree a plus
CPA certification a plus

Responsibilities

Plan and execute enterprise level strategic initiatives and special projects identified by executive leadership.
Responsibilities will vary depending on the nature of the initiative but may include but not be limited to:
Formulating and overseeing the execution of detailed project plans
Directing the work of external consultants, including acting as their ambassador in the execution of their work, reviewing deliverables, breaking down barriers as they arise, and providing strategic direction
Reporting project status and results to senior and executive leadership
Potential support for M&A and divestiture transactions, including diligence and integration/separation support
Contract review and analysis
Preparation and review of financial analysis necessary to support initiatives
Engaging cross-functional stakeholders to support critical initiatives and bridging the gap between departmental responsibilities where necessary (Business partners will often include Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Indirect Procurement, HR, Global Technology and Business Services, Business Segment Operations, and other corporate shared service functions)
Process and internal control assessment and design/redesign
Tracking and executing initiatives within approved budgets
Managing and leading a team– providing leadership and development to ensure continued talent management

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs